Quality Engineer I: Process & Supplier Quality Champion

Laars Heating Systems; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Laars Heating Systems, a global boiler and water heater leader, seeks a Quality Engineer to drive COPQ reduction and supplier quality improvements. You will coordinate with Manufacturing, Design, Procurement, and Service to apply structured problem solving and CAPA/SCAR processes.

The role emphasizes PPAP/First Article, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and process validation to prevent defects and ensure manufacturability in NPI and design changes.

Qualifications

• Experience applying structured root-cause and problem-solving methodologies.
• Working knowledge of SPC, MSA, and capability studies.
• Experience with supplier quality management, audits, and PPAP/first article inspection.
• Familiarity with quality systems ISO 9001 and boiler/water heater standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Quality Engineering & Process Improvement across manufacturing lines.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem solving for nonconformances and warranty issues.
• Develop and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, SPC, gauge R&R, and capability studies.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Design, Production, Procurement, and Service to implement improvements.
• Drive CAPA/SCAR plans to closure and sustainment.

Skills

Root cause analysis

SPC

MSA

CAPA

8D

A3

DMAIC

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

CQE or CSQP certification preferred

FMEA/PPAP knowledge

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Laars Heating Systems, a global boiler and water heater leader, seeks a Quality Engineer to drive COPQ reduction and supplier quality improvements. You will coordinate with Manufacturing, Design, Procurement, and Service to apply structured problem solving and CAPA/SCAR processes.

The role emphasizes PPAP/First Article, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and process validation to prevent defects and ensure manufacturability in NPI and design changes.